The desire to look stylish, from hair to nail tips, is inherent in girls somewhere at the gene level. And, by the way, the choice of manicure sometimes causes sufficient difficulties. The moon jacket will appeal to those who cannot decide on the existing types of design. It's all the rage!
What is this?
Moon jacket is an original French manicure, where the smile line stands out not from the side of the free edge, but near the cuticle. This type of design gets its name from the location. Lunula is a small, up to 2 mm, section of the nail near the cuticle, which is clearly visible to the naked eye.
When did you become popular?
Initially, the moon jacket appeared at the end of the last century, but it was quickly forgotten, as the nail industry underwent significant changes. But just a few years ago, he again came into fashion. Dita Von Teese, a famous lover of retro, began to decorate her nails with them. At the same time, the lunar jacket began to appear more and more often on the models of the world's catwalks. And so this type of design was revived in modern times.
Classicoption
There are only two large categories of this type of manicure in terms of colors - classic and colored moon nail art. It was the first option that was in demand in the thirties of the past century. What does he represent? Lunula is not stained with varnish, remaining a natural shade, while the rest of the nail plate stands out in bright color. Lunar jacket (photo above) in the classic version is quite simple.
Execution technology
You only need a few ingredients for a manicure:
- bright polish;
- base and top;
- stencils for jacket.
If necessary, the nails are first filed or trimmed. After that, cover with a transparent quick-drying base in a very thin layer. When it dries and stops sticking, glue the stencil. This is done in exactly the same way as with the usual classic French manicure, only near the cuticle, and not at the free edge. The nail plate is covered with bright varnish. If necessary, then in two or three layers. When the varnish dries, the stencil is removed. The finished moon jacket is covered with a top. Or transparent varnish, if there is no special fixer.
Moon Fan
This type of design comes in two colors, one for the lunula and one for the nail bed. The colored moon jacket (photo above) became popular just a few years ago - in 2009. And it looks amazing. Masters of nail service every time trying to improve this manicure. Lunar jacket (photos are given as an example of possiblecolor combinations) is as simple as the classic version.
Fan execution technology
Required:
- two colored polishes;
- base and top;
- round or patterned stencils.
The nails are neatly filed to have a beautiful and appropriate shape. Excess dust is brushed off. The nail plates are covered with a base with a thin layer so that it dries quickly. First, the base color that has been selected is applied. After it dries, stencils are glued. Smooth and symmetrical on all nails. The second color overlaps the area near the cuticle - the lunula. When it dries, the stencil is carefully removed, and the design is fixed with a top. It turns out a beautiful color manicure. Lunar jacket (photo of the original design with foil below) is undergoing changes even now, as fashion does not stand still, and the requirements of modern ladies are becoming higher.
Jewelry Options
Often used to complement the design and rhinestones, and painting, and dot painting. Or the foil option, as shown above. It came into fashion just a year ago. Usually, foil is first glued to the nails, and then it is covered with colored varnish. Any, to taste. The color scheme is very different - silver and white, gold and black, colored metallic and lacquer to match. It all depends on the intended composition. For example, colors can be matched to match the dress and accessories. Such a manicure will look very appropriate and impressive.
Double moon design
Yes, there is one. Doublemoon french. How to make it yourself? What does he represent? First of all, this is a French manicure, where the free edge and the lunula stand out in a separate color at the same time. It is noteworthy that this type of design is only suitable for owners of long nails. It is completely inappropriate on a small and wide nail plate, as it will make it even shorter and wider. The double design exists in solid and colored form. However, each must be appropriate and acceptable.
Execution technology
Manicure requires two colored varnishes and stencils. The top and base remain a must as no design is complete without them. When the nails are prepared, they are covered with colored varnish. Later, stencils are glued onto the dry layer: at the free edge and at the cuticle. They are then covered with a second colored varnish. Usually one shade. Although some are not averse to experimenting by choosing different colors for this. Again, if the length of the nails allows. The finished design is fixed with a top after removing the stencils. The double moon jacket is popular with extended nails.
Should I do it?
Each girl decides for herself what kind of manicure she needs to do. And quite a lot of ladies like the lunar design. Firstly, it is quite refined and original. Second, it's easy to do. Thirdly, nails of even a small length look impressive. However, you should be careful with this design. The lunula should not be highlighted too much, otherwise the nailswill look even shorter and wider than it actually is. Patterned stencils are used when boring and classic round ones are already boring. Or when the length of the nail plate allows. Decorations are added upon request. However, it is worth remembering that everything is good in moderation: the more decorative elements, the more frivolous and vulgar the manicure will look. That is why the masters try to focus on only one or two fingers. It does not overload the composition, making it harmonious and elegant.
